Title: Outline the basic principles of sterile technique.
Course: Respiratory Therapy II (14061-II) > Section: Examining Professional Standards for Patient Care

Outline should include how to establish and maintain a sterile field (e.g., use of personal protective equipment, preparation of materials, avoidance of contact with nonsterile items and surfaces).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is personal protective equipment used to ensure sterile environments?
- Why is a sterile field necessary in some instances of respiratory therapy?
- What could be a consequence of failure to maintain a sterile field?